Tips for starting a new therapy practice
Practical advice for setting up your practice, finding clients, organizing your schedule, and using technology from day one.
Setting up your practice
Starting your own therapy practice is exciting but requires thoughtful planning. Beyond professional qualifications and registration, you need to consider practical aspects: where you'll work, what your working hours will be, and how you'll manage appointments and clients. From the very beginning, establish a clear system for running your practice. Set your working hours, prepare service pricing, and establish a professional way of communicating with clients — from first contact to issuing invoices.
Finding your first clients
At the start, acquiring clients is one of the biggest challenges. Begin with a clear presentation of your services — a website or public booking page is an excellent first step. When clients can see your availability and book on their own, a significant barrier is removed. Ask satisfied clients for referrals and be active on professional directories and social media. A professional digital presence — from online booking to automatic confirmation emails — builds trust from the very first interaction.
Using technology from day one
Don't wait for your practice to outgrow paper notebooks and Excel spreadsheets. From day one, use a digital practice management tool that will grow with you. Terapi.ka is ideal for therapists just starting out — easy to use, accessible, and designed for everything you need: calendar, client records, invoicing, online booking, and calendar synchronization. Start with the free plan and organize yourself like a professional from the very beginning.